Christians and Jews: Faith to Faith - Tragic History, Promising Present, Fragile Future

Zusatztext Rabbi Rudin's career concentration on Christian-Jewish rapprochement enables him to write a crystal clear primer on the bones of contention from which anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism were constructed. If you want to know why! as Rudin puts it! 'Old Testament' is not a term of endearment; how the Pauline epistles fueled Christian disdain for Judaism and Jews; the difference between anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism; and why the only Holocaust is the Nazi extermination campaign! consult this book. Besides answering such questions! Rudin discusses what the land of Israel means to Jews and Christians! what Jerusalem signifies to Muslims as well as to Jews and to Christians! and! superbly! the implications and effects of Christian mission! witness! and conversion upon Jews. Rudin draws extensively from the historical and religious records of both Jews and Christians! and the bibliography of further reading is impressive enough to damp down objections that this is mere potted! partisan history. Concluding chapters counseling readers on starting and conducting Jewish-Christian dialogue neatly complement the exposition. Informationen zum Autor Rabbi James Rudin , an international leader in interreligious relations, was a member of the American Jewish Committee's (AJC) professional staff for thirty-two years, where he served as interreligious affairs director. He is currently the AJC's senior interreligious adviser. Rabbi Rudin participated in eleven meetings with Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. He is a prolific author and a columnist for the Religion News Service, a syndicate of Newhouse Newspaper, and has published articles in the New York Times , the Los Angeles Times , the Christian Century , National Catholic Reporter and Christianity Today. Among his books is Israel for Christians: Understanding Modern Israel. Rabbi Rudin is a frequent guest on television and radio programs. Rabbi James Rudin is available to speak on the following topics: Christians and Jews: The Unfinished Agenda A Jewish Perspective on Jesus Myths and Realities about Jews and Evangelicals The Religious Right's Plans for the Rest of Us The Different Meanings of the Term "Israel" for Christians and Jews Klappentext This probing examination of Christian-Jewish relations looks at the major issues facing both faith communities to guarantee that recent hard-earned achievements, constructive relationships and mutual respect will not be lost in the tumultuous years ahead. Zusammenfassung In time for Pope Francis's new initiatives. We now have the potential to end two thousand years of hostility-will we succeed? New in paperback! With keen wisdom and a masterful understanding of history! Rabbi James Rudin! an acclaimed authority in the field of Jewish-Christian relations! provides the context necessary for Christians and Jews to recognize the critical challenges posed by the past-and the future-of their two religions. Spanning twenty centuries of controversy! horror and promise! Rudin's narrative examines: The sources of both conflict and commonality between the two religions The need to address and redress past wrongs The agenda required to create a shared future free of bigotry It includes proven approaches for successful interreligious dialogues! including tips on session organization! project ideas and a discussion guide to enhance Christians' and Jews' knowledge of each other. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments xi 1. What's in a Name? Hebrews, Israelites, or Jews? 1 2. The Ancient Big Three: Jews, Greeks, and Romans 7 3. The World's Longest Running Religious Debate Begins 17 4. Saul, Call Me Paul: The Controversial Apos...

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• Authors: A. James Rudin, James Rudin, Rabbi James Rudin, RUDIN A JAMES
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2010
• EAN: 9781580234320
• ISBN: 978-1-58023-432-0
• No. of pages: 288
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism